Butterfly Wings
Alas de mariposa
Synopsis
Ami is a 6 year old girl, extremely sensitive. Her mother, Carmen, lives with the obsession of giving a son to her husband, Gabriel. When finally she gets pregnant, the relation between mother and daughter becomes a tragic one, driving the family to an inevitable nightmare.
Top Cast
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Sílvia Munt
Carmen
Tito Valverde
Gabriel
Susana García Díez
Ami
Laura Vaquero
Ami niña
Txema Blasco
Abuelo
Alberto Martín Aranaga
Gorka
Rafael Martín
Lucio
Olivia Sánchez
Olivia
Carmen Ruiz del Corral
Teacher
Txema Ocio
Milkman
Elena Armengod
Nurse
Eloy Beato
Nurse 1
Antonio de Miguel
Nurse 2
Oier López de Munain
Baby
Kristina Barco
Baker
José María Escobar
Shopkeeper
Antonio
Dustman
Karra Elejalde
Neighbour
Release History & Theatrical Window
(Donostia-San Sebastian International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juanma Bajo Ulloa
- Screenplay & Story
- Juanma Bajo Ulloa, Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
- Original Title
- Alas de mariposa
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Iberoamericana Films Producción, Gasteizko Zinema S.L.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Juanma Bajo Ulloa, Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
Aitor Mantxola
Pablo Blanco
Department Leadership Roster
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Director
Pablo Blanco
Editor
Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Writer
Aitor Mantxola
Director of Photography
Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butterfly Wings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Butterfly Wings about?
Ami is a 6 year old girl, extremely sensitive. Her mother, Carmen, lives with the obsession of giving a son to her husband, Gabriel. When finally she gets pregnant, the relation between mother and daughter becomes a tragic one, driving the family to an inevitable nightmare.
Who directed Butterfly Wings?
Butterfly Wings was directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa.
Who stars in Butterfly Wings?
The principal cast of Butterfly Wings includes Sílvia Munt, Tito Valverde, Susana García Díez, Laura Vaquero, Txema Blasco.
When was Butterfly Wings released and how long is it?
Butterfly Wings was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.